Eclipse times in Oran
- Partial eclipse begins
- 08:44:22
- Totality begins
- 09:50:55
- Maximum eclipse
- 09:53:30
- Totality ends
- 09:56:06
- Partial eclipse ends
- 11:09:14
- Duration of totality
- 5m 11s
- Sun’s height at maximum
- 43°
- Sun’s direction at maximum
- 99° (E)
Local time, UTC+1, for the town centre. Times can shift by a few seconds across town.
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Oran and the path of totality
Oran is the large yellow dot. The dark band is the path of totality; the further you are from its edges, the longer totality lasts.
Where to look
The Sun will be 43° above the horizon towards the east. That is roughly the height of a raised fist held at arm’s length, stacked 4 times above the horizon. Pick a spot with nothing tall on that side: a beach or hillside facing east is ideal, while narrow streets and tall buildings to the east can block the view.
Watching the eclipse in Oran
Algeria’s second city lies inside the path with over five minutes of totality. The Santa Cruz fort above the city gives a wide view.
Getting to Oran
Oran Ahmed Ben Bella airport has flights from France, Spain and other Mediterranean hubs. Most visitors need a visa arranged in advance.
Good questions
- Is Oran in the path of totality?
- Yes. Oran is inside the path of the total solar eclipse of 2 August 2027, so the Sun will be completely covered.
- How long will totality last in Oran?
- About 5m 11s, from 09:50:55 to 09:56:06 local time (UTC+1), calculated for the town centre.
- Where in the sky will the eclipse be seen from Oran?
- During totality the Sun will be 43 degrees above the horizon towards the east. Choose a spot with nothing tall to the east.
- Do Algiers and Tlemcen get totality too?
- Tlemcen does, but only a little over three minutes, much less than Oran. Algiers, Constantine and Béjaïa are outside the path and see only a partial eclipse.
- Can I get to Oran by ferry?
- Yes. Baleària sails between Alicante and Oran in summer, a crossing of about 8 hours.
- How far ahead do I need to arrange the visa?
- Most visitors need a visa in advance from an Algerian embassy or consulate, with flights and a hotel booking confirmed by a travel agency. Organised tours can get visas faster, and several tour operators already sell eclipse trips to the Oran area.